Multiple vulnerabilities in McAfee MVISION Endpoint
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-7324 CVE-2020-7325 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 CWE-59 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
McAfee MVISION Endpoint Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls |
| Vendor | McAfee |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU46691
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7324
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A local user can bypass security mechanisms and deny access to the SYSTEM folder.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMcAfee MVISION Endpoint: 20.7
External linkshttp://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10328
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Link following
EUVDB-ID: #VU46692
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7325
CWE-ID:
CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to access unauthorised files.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue. A local user can access files which the user otherwise would not have access to via manipulating symbolic links to redirect McAfee file operations to an unintended file.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMcAfee MVISION Endpoint: 20.7
External linkshttp://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10328
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
